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Newman hits RBI single in 9th, lifts Pirates past Cubs 3-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kevin Newman felt the entire crowd on his side when he stepped to the plate in the ninth inning of a tie game. Pinch-hitter Cole Tucker drew a bases-loaded walk and Newman…
1 month ago -
Cubs hold off A’s for wild 6-5 win
CHICAGO (AP) — Led by Javier Báez, the Chicago Cubs had enough offense Monday night to make up for the absence of Willson Contreras. They missed Craig Kimbrel — a lot. Báez went deep twice…
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McNeil powers Mets past Cubs 5-4
CHICAGO (AP) — Jeff McNeil likes any lineup that includes his name. No matter the position. McNeil homered and drove in three runs while making his first career start in right field, helping the New…
3 months ago -
LEADING OFF: Scherzer breaks nose, Judge nears return
A look at what’s happening around the majors today: OUCH! Nationals ace Max Scherzer has a broken nose after fouling a ball off his face during batting practice Tuesday, and it’s unclear when he’ll return…
3 months ago -
Jiménez homers in 9th to power White Sox past Cubs, 3-1
CHICAGO (AP) — Eloy Jiménez came up in a big spot and delivered. It was exactly how he pictured the moment when he became a professional ballplayer. With one major twist. Jiménez hit a tiebreaking…
3 months ago -
Bernie Bits: Buzzing About Craig Berube, David Backes, Bradley Beal and Marty Brennaman
Bernie Bits for Jan. 17, 2019 … HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Retired Cardinals pitcher Mark Littell is 66. He pitched for the Cards from 1978-82 … lefty reliever Jeff Tabaka is 55; he had a 5.78 ERA in…
8 months ago -
The Cardinals Have a New Identity: Young, Aggressive, Joyful, and Confident
The recharged Cardinals are 20-6 since July 27, a record that’s a full six games better than the Cubs (13-11) over that time. But as play gets underway on this Friday, the Cubs still reside…
1 year ago -
The Cardinals’ Edge Over the Cubs in Starting Pitching Can Make This Rivalry Close Again
Since the start of the 2015 season, the Chicago Cubs have won 32 more regular-season games than the St. Louis Cardinals, competed in 32 more postseason games than the Cardinals, and won 18 more postseason…
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If the Cubs Sign Yu Darvish, the Cardinals’ Rotation Will Look Even Thinner
Remember when the Cardinals were said to have an advantage over the Cubs as the rivals moved into the future? Pitching. The Cardinals were drafting, developing and focusing on pitching. And the St. Louis pitching,…
2 years ago -
Free agent Darvish meets with Cubs minus translator
DALLAS (AP) — The Chicago Cubs are making a pitch for Yu Darvish. The free agent right-hander says he had a “very good meeting” on Monday with Cubs officials. Darvish tweeted a statement in Japanese…
2 years ago